William Lilac

Bill was born in Detroit Oct. 9, 1923, the son of Russian immigrants Nicolai and Helena. On June 12, 1948, he married Olga Baron. They were married 57 years until her death in 2005. Bill was an alumni of Cass Tech High, Lawrence Tech, Harvard and the University of Detroit and served in the United States Air Force during World War II.

Bill was an electrical engineer with Ford Motor Co. for 35 1⁄2 years, retiring as an executive manager.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael, Samuel and Alexander; sister, Nettie Chumack; and beloved daughter, Susan.

Bill is survived by daughter Jackie (Mooch) Youngs and grandsons Ian and Johnny as well as many dear nieces and nephews. He played golf for 71 years and loved to hunt and fish.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, and the funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, with Father Lev officiating, at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Mich. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Ataxia Foundation or Shrine